The Current 16:50 Anesthesiologist shortage puts surgeries in jeopardyKelly Konieczny is one of many people who've had their surgeries delayed because of a lack of anesthesiologists in Alberta. Dr. Lucie Filteau, president of the Canadian Anesthesiologist Society, says the anesthesiologist shortage is not just a problem in Alberta. He added that burnout among physicians is a factor, and morale at hospitals has been low the past few years. This means cancer-related surgeries are scheduled first, while non-urgent surgeries, and those related to quality of life, have to wait. Dr. Lucie Filteau, president of the Canadian Anaesthesiologist Society, says this is a problem provinces are facing across Canada.

Source: CBC News January 24, 2024 20:42 UTC